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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.01, 1,524.15 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.01, 1,524.15 and 438.75 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.01 : 1,524.15 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.01/1,524.15 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.01x = 1,524.15 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.01x = 668,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,720.81/1,016.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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